Regimental number | 2769 |
Place of birth | Maitland, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Parilla, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 38 |
Height | 5' 9.5" |
Weight | 156 lbs |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Sarah Marriett, Parilla, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Sardinia', 19 October 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 27 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: trench feet), Adelaide, 3 April 1919. War service: 3 years 314 days (of which 3 years 117 days were abroad) Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, FERGUSON William |